Headrush Cabinets
2X12 BLACK PANEL DUO
Inspired by Fender® Twin Reverb “Blackface” (Jensen C12N)
2x12" Speaker
The 2x12 Black Panel Duo it is inspired by classic cabinets Fender Blackface 2x12, characterized by:
- Sound clean, spacious and very dynamic
- More headroom than 1x12
- Bass more present but always controlled
- Ideal for clean, blues, pop and pedal platforms
Controls
Axis (Y/N)
Microphone position:
- Y (On-axis) -> brighter and more direct
- N (Off-axis) -> softer and more natural
Off-axis = more “Fender-style” sound
Breakup (%)
Simulate cone saturation:
- Bass -> pure and wide clean
- Medium -> light warmth and compression
- High -> More noticeable vintage breakup
- More headroom than 1x12 -> less aggressive breakup
Out Gain (dB)
Check the output volume:
- Negative -> attenuation
- 0 dB -> neutral
- Positive -> boost
Amp Gain (dB)
Check the input level:
- Negative -> less thrust
- 0 dB -> neutral
- Positive -> more dynamics and response
It affects the “feel” of the cab
Suggested Microphones
Pro Tips
CABINET BEHAVIOR
- Wide and open sound
- Large headroom → ideal for clean
- Bass more present than the 1x12
- Smooth and controlled breakup
- Advice:
- Cond 87 → perfect clean
- Dyn421 → more body
- Ribbon → sweetens
- Low breakup → maximum headroom
Advice
- Cond 87 → perfect clean
- Dyn421 → more body
- Ribbon → sweetens
- Low breakup → maximum headroom
Final advice
- Breakup 10–25% → perfect clean
- Breakup 25–35% → dynamic blues
Setup Examples
Clean ample/pop
MicTypeCond 87
AxisN
Breakups10–15%
Amp Gain0dB
Out Gain0dB
Blues / dynamic
Mic TypeDyn421
AxisN
Breakups20–25%
Amp Gain+1 dB
Out Gain0dB
Soft/vintage lead
MicTypeRibbon 121
AxisN
Breakup30–35%
Amp Gain+1 dB
Out Gain+1 dB